Stone Spire, legends say, was the ancient fortress of a cabal of ruthless warlocks. You have come in search of the legendary sword, Inferno, which is said to burn its foes as it cuts their flesh. You have heard rumours about the blade and, through a fortune-teller's crystal ball, seen the sword...

The secret of success in battle lies often not so much in the use of one's own strength but in the exploitation of the other side's weaknesses. —John Christopher, When the Tripods Came ... Strategy is vital to any game, even ones where the emphasis is placed on story, such as our beloved RPGs....